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Here's How Much 20 Common Appliances Add to Your Electric Bill Each Month

It may be time to unplug a few things.

The 10 Most Hackable IKEA Furniture Items

For builders who think outside the flat pack box, here are the most hackable furniture items from IKEA.

There are several reasons a car won’t start.

12 Common Reasons Your Car Won’t Start

Before you slam your head or hands on the wheel, take a look at these common reasons for an inoperable car and what you might be able to do about them.

Pay close attention to your vegetable peeler.

There’s a Secret Tool on Your Vegetable Peeler That Makes Prepping Potatoes a Lot Easier

If you’re looking for an easier way to remove the eyes from potatoes, you may already have the tool for the job at home.

Thanks to Good Housekeeping, you never have to wonder how often to clean everything in your house.

Here's How Often You Should Clean Everything In Your House

Learn what tasks you should be doing every day, and what you can leave until next month.

Great kitchen gadgets don't have to take up a ton of space.

18 Space-Saving Gadgets and Organizers That Are Perfect for Small Kitchens

Reclaim precious counter space with these space-saving kitchen gadgets from Smeg, Cuisinart, and other top brands.

You’re Probably Forgetting to Clean the Grossest Part of Your Refrigerator

Your refrigerator’s drip pan is hidden out of sight, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect it.

Consult the USPS's handy service standards map to make sure your loved one's birthday card gets there on time.

How to Figure Out When Your Letter Will Arrive

If you stick your rent check in the mail on June 27, will it reach your landlord across town before the end of the month? There’s a handy map to tell you.

Instead of keeping you awake, your phone might actually help you sleep.

Trouble Sleeping? Your iPhone Has a White Noise Feature You Probably Didn’t Know About

Instead of staying up doom-scrolling, let your smartphone lull you to sleep.

Science Has Figured Out the Most Germ-Ridden Spot in Your Kitchen, and It’s Going to Gross You Out

Sinks and countertops get all the bad press, but the most bacteria are actually lurking somewhere else.

Flight delayed or canceled? Here's what to do.

12 Things To Do When Your Flight's Canceled or Delayed

The next time you're stranded at an airport because of a flight delay or cancellation, follow these expert tips—and have a better chance at maintaining your sanity.

You should always keep an ice scraper in your car during winter.

The Right Way to Use an Ice Scraper on Your Car

This winter, take advantage of a feature on your ice scraper you may be ignoring.

America’s 50 Best Cities for Jobs in 2023

On the hunt for job opportunities? Head to Columbia—in South Carolina or Maryland.

Here’s How to Get Free Burger King Fries Every Week

Burger King’s Royal Perks program, which is free to join, promises its members lots of free French fries.

Before reaching for the tweezers, try these less painful methods for removing a splinter.

6 Simple and Painless Ways to Remove a Splinter

From baking soda to plain water, these old-timey remedies will get that splinter out fast.

This Online Calculator Makes It Easy to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

If you want to achieve your goals in 2023, this New Year’s resolutions calculator can help.

For when you’re ready to reintroduce yourself.

7 Things To Know Before Legally Changing Your Name

People legally change their first, middle, or last names for a variety of reasons. So what’s in a name (change)? A whole lot of paperwork.

This Chatbot Will Argue With Your Cable Company for You—and Might Lower Your Bill

Tired of chatting with customer service bots? Now you can deploy one of your own to haggle a better price.

Did Your Southwest Airlines Flight Get Canceled? Here’s How to Get a Refund

Here’s what to do if you’re on the receiving end of a Southwest Airlines flight cancellation notice.

Which of these water types is better? We have an answer.

What’s the Difference Between Hard and Soft Water?

“It just tastes funny” is only part of the difference between hard water vs. soft water.

Say “thank you” now, return the gift later.

6 Simple Tips for Returning or Exchanging Gifts

There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to either exchange or return a present. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.

This person doesn't know about the onion thing.

Frost on Your Car’s Windshield? An Onion Can Prevent It

Icy windshields can delay your trip, but not if you have an onion handy.

How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?

Diamonds are forever. So is debt, if you’re not careful.

How to Preserve Opened Champagne Without a Stopper

A silver spoon won’t save your uncorked champagne, but this trick will.

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